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The China Consumer Association released an annual report pointing out issues such as false advertising in online consumption, particularly highlighting fraud in the sales of health products in cross-border e-commerce, which poses risks to consumer property and health, calling for strengthened governance.
TikTok Shop will implement a new four-tier payment settlement framework starting June 9, optimizing the settlement cycle, including a one-day fast settlement for eligible shops and three-day expedited settlement for new shops.
The EU Packaging Waste Regulations (PPWR) will take effect on August 12. Amazon sellers in Europe must complete EPR registration and submit their registration number in the selling country or face product removal and hefty fines.
The U.S. USTR has listed Vietnam as a 'Priority Foreign Country', the first time in 13 years. This may trigger tariff investigations on Vietnamese exports and stricter origin investigations, posing significant compliance risks for sellers using Vietnam for transshipment.
TikTok Shop collaborates with insurtech company ERGO NEXT to integrate commercial insurance options into the checkout process, aimed at simplifying the insurance process for small and medium sellers and enhancing operational security and conversion rates.
Amazon's Ring smart cameras are facing a class action lawsuit due to privacy concerns over their facial recognition feature, focusing on the platform's compliance with data collection and user privacy protections.
Amazon's Ring brand faces a class action lawsuit over privacy concerns regarding its facial recognition feature, highlighting significant challenges for large e-commerce platforms in smart hardware and data privacy compliance.
Amazon's smart home brand Ring is facing a class action lawsuit due to privacy concerns regarding its facial recognition feature. The lawsuit accuses Ring of handling biometric data without sufficient user knowledge or consent, potentially impacting Amazon’s compliance in the smart home business.
TikTok Shop's Southeast Asia site recently issued a notice prohibiting live 'blind box' unpacking and other random lottery tactics. The platform clearly states that such actions could be deemed gambling, with violators facing severe penalties.
Amazon reminds sellers that starting July 8, 2026, all products entering the US market must complete the electronic declaration of CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) certificates. Non-compliant goods will face the risk of being held by customs.
TikTok Shop has tightened its seller registration policies in the U.S., requiring individual sellers to upload photos of government-issued ID while providing their Social Security Numbers (SSN) to enhance platform compliance and anti-fraud capabilities.
TikTok Shop Southeast Asia has released new regulations banning 'blind box' live streaming and other random gameplay, with violations potentially deemed gambling leading to platform penalties. The platform continues to strengthen the compliance supervision of live streaming content.
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) identified execution deficiencies in prohibiting the import of forced labor goods in 60 economies, which harm U.S. business interests. Sellers must pay close attention to supply chain compliance to mitigate potential import restrictions and trade sanction risks.
The White House has released a new executive order aimed at fostering innovation and security in advanced AI technologies while explicitly banning the use of AI agents for illegal data access or criminal activities. This move signifies tightening government regulation on AI applications.
Amazon and Google, along with other U.S. tech giants, are facing stricter regulatory pressures in Europe. The upcoming Cloud and AI Development Act from the European Commission introduces mandatory 'non-price' criteria, requiring public cloud project tenders to prioritize technologies developed within the EU, which may limit U.S. cloud service providers from participating in some government projects.
The European cross-border e-commerce market is about to undergo significant policy adjustments. Starting July 1, 2026, the EU will impose a €3 tax on low-value goods valued at €150 or less, officially ending the long-standing exemption from duties. This change will significantly increase logistics costs for cross-border sellers and require them to optimize compliance and supply chain management.
eBay has released an updated user agreement for June, emphasizing compliance requirements for live shopping (eBay Live) and testing 'managed shipping' services for the U.S. market. Sellers should take note of changes regarding logistics responsibilities and arbitration clauses to ensure compliance.
Cross-border e-commerce export tax rebate policies are tightening further in 2026, strictly combating shell companies and non-compliant customs declaration actions. Platform transaction data has been fully pushed to tax authorities, requiring sellers to ensure compliant operations to avoid tax risks.
Walmart has recalled Great Value brand cheese products in 24 states due to potential health risks related to pasteurization, with no related illness reports yet received.